Downers Grove Township Electronics Recycling Program 8 a.m to Noon at their Highway Department Facility at 318 E. Quincy Street in Westmont. The program will be held on the third Saturday of each month, unless that date falls on a holiday. There are a few program changes including a charge for TVs. AVA Recycling will be the new recycling vendor. For more info go to AVArecycling.com or call 847-397-2900
WESTMONT FALL WINE TASTING
October 6, 2:00PM to 6:00PM
You are invited to a wine tasting hosted by Dolce’s Restaurant and Wine Bar. Enjoy live entertainment and 15 premier tastings. Join us on Saturday, October 6th, from 2-6pm in the outdoor tent in front of the restaurant.
NEW this year! A limited number of VIP tickets are available and include an extra hour of tasting inside Dolce Restaurant where you will be able to taste some of the best wines from around the world. Also included are appetizers, individual time with wine experts, a souvenir glass and admission to the General wine tasting event. The VIP tasting begins at 1:00.
General Admission tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Includes 15 tastes, appetizers and special pricing for bottle or case purchases. General Admission Wine tasting is from 2pm – 6pm.
Must be 21 or over
For more information, contact WSEC wsec@westmontevents.com or 630-417-0280.
For tickets visit www.shawmediaevents.com/e/wine2018
Come celebrate the Westmont Fire Department’s 95th Anniversary! The Fire Department has several fun and educational activities planned for the public at the open house. Activities include equipment demonstrations, EMA displays, the Fire Dept. Bounce House and more. Freddy the Fire Truck and Sparky the Fire Dog will also be present to meet and greet visitors.
Downers Grove Township Electronics Recycling Program 8 a.m to Noon at their Highway Department Facility at 318 E. Quincy Street in Westmont. The program will be held on the third Saturday of each month, unless that date falls on a holiday. There are a few program changes including a charge for TVs. AVA Recycling will be the new recycling vendor. For more info go to AVArecycling.com or call 847-397-2900
AGE GROUPS:
- Newborn to 1-year olds
- 2-5 years old
- 6-9 years old
- 10-13 years old
- 14 & older
- GROUP/FAMILY CONTEST – Must have at least 3 people in the group category
Westmont community groups and public agencies will compete in our 3rd annual pumpkin smashing extravaganza. Competitors will go 20 feet up in the air in a bucket truck and then throw their pumpkin at a target below in an attempt to earn the titles of Pumpkin King and Queen. All of the fun is an effort to promote pumpkin recycling/composting at Richmond Education Gardens & Apiary. For more information, contact us at communications@westmont.il.gov or 630-417-0280.
Come to downtown Westmont in your Halloween Costume and go trick or treating at participating businesses throughout the downtown business district. For more info, contact the Chamber at www.westmontchamber.com or 630-960-5553.
Caskets on Cass is a foot race of homemade caskets sponsored by community organizations, businesses, and area residents. To learn more and sign up, contact the Westmont Chamber at 630-960-5553.
Saturday October 21, 2017
12:00 PM – Check in at the intersection of Cass and Irving streets
– Casket inspection and Judging
12:30 PM – Casket races begin
Haunted Forest Tour: October 20, 2018
5:00pm-6:30pm – Spooky
7:00pm-9:30pm $6 per person– Sheer Terror Tours
Enter at Twin Lakes Park (Get directions)
Follow the trail and take a haunted hayrack ride through Twin Lakes Woods as ghosts, ghouls and monsters come alive before your very eyes! There will be a Merry Monsters Matinee (spooky) performance from 5 to 6:30PM for younger children. Cost is $6 per person. For more information contact the Westmont Park District at 630-963-5252.
Tickets sales will be from 4:30-9:00PM and tours will be ongoing so you may arrive at any time. Due to the popularity of the event, there may be a short wait.
Note: please park along 59th St., Twin Lakes Learning Center.